Biology — Bachelor of Science
The
Bachelor of Science degree with a major in biology
prepares students for graduate study in the biological sciences
by including the course requirements prescribed by many of the
leading graduate-level biology degree programs in the nation. This
major enhances the student’s depth of knowledge in biology and
increases the breadth of exposure to chemistry, mathematics, and
physics.
Course requirements involve 77 hours including:
Biology Requirements...............................................................46
(Or
BIO-2XXX,3XXX, 4XXX, ENVS-2XXX, or 3XXX. ................... 16
Departmental Requirements.....................................................31
*Capstone Course
Biology Major (B.S.) Curriculum Summary
Proficiency Requirements. .........................................................0–5
Other General Education Requirements......................................41
Biology Major Requirements........................................................77
Electives....................................................................................... 10
Total (minimum, not including proficiency)........................... 128
Students preparing for medicine, dentistry, osteopathy, or any
of the
health professions
should refer to
for a list of
courses generally recommended for admission to professional
colleges.
A complete description of the general education requirements is found on page 24.
Suggested Four-Year Curriculum for a
Major in Biology — B.S.
First year:
Total................................................................................................. 33
Second year:
History Elective..................................................................................3
Electives.............................................................................................3
Total................................................................................................. 30
Third year:
(or
Biology/ENVS Electives.....................................................................4
Social Science/Global Awareness Elective........................................3
Total................................................................................................. 33
Fourth year:
Biology/ENVS Electives................................................................... 12
Humanities Elective. ..........................................................................3
LIT-2XXX Literature Elective..............................................................3
Electives.............................................................................................7
Total................................................................................................. 32
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2014–15 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Department of Science and Mathematics
Biology — Bachelor of Science
